Attack on the uncastled king: queen to d4 (a1·11)
c9-15092Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
11. Qxd4 Qxa4 12. Ra1 Qb3 13. Qc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- rook to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead O-O, then Qc5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #779.
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